Part-Time Victim Advocate

Position Title:

Part-Time Victim Advocate

Job Description:

Are you for ways to give back to your community and help those in need? SLCPD is looking for a new part-time Victim Advocate! As a Victim Advocate, you'll be responsible for assisting victims of violent crimes by providing information and resources, liaising with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other agencies, and providing training and education.

About the Position:

Candidates with a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences and one (1) or more years of experience in a related position (or an equivalent combination of experience and education) are encouraged to apply! Read more about the minimum requirements below. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment, decision-making, and an exceptional ability to work with, and effectively communicate with, diverse populations in difficult situations.

The hours for this position are in the evening and/or weekend and average 10-20 hours per week. Opportunities for additional hours are limited and hours will not exceed 28 hours a week. This is a grant-funded position and employment in this position will not exceed the end date of the grant (June 30, 2025) unless additional funding is secured. This position is not eligible for remote work.

About the Team:

SLCPD's Victim Advocacy group consists of full-time and part-time victim advocates and youth support specialists and their supervisors. The team currently has 15 members and is dedicated to helping victims of violent crime and school aged children find the resources they need to overcome adversity.

This position will remain open until filled. Early application submittal is encouraged.

Position Salary Range:

$19.57 - $22.00 hourly, paid bi-weekly

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides crisis interventions for victims of violent crimes.

• Provides need assessment from information obtained through client intake documentation, client interview and information gathered in the initial background histories. Evaluates needs and makes appropriate referrals for counseling, housing, shelter, legal assistance, and other services as needed.

• Assist victims in obtaining protective orders. Assists in filing victim reparation forms, victim/witness statements, medical release forms and other documentation pertinent to their case. Provides transportation to and from court hearings, shelters, and other appropriate services when necessary.

• Follows-up on all assigned cases assigned. Review incident report to determine advocacy needs. Access court computer systems; state, county and local police computer systems, researching case histories on victims, criminal histories of offenders, and all other police related activity involving both parties.

• Meets regularly with Victim Advocate Team to discuss problematic cases, updated department and program policies, identify service gaps, develop action plan.

• Attends appropriate court proceedings to support the victim. Makes necessary arrangements for non-English speaking participants, accommodates hearing impaired and other disabilities. Monitors court activity. Informs victim/witness of court dates and any changes.

• Serve as a liaison for victims with law enforcement and prosecutors.

• Coordinate efforts and information with over victim services providers and agencies.

• Manage assigned cases of victims and witnesses, including appropriate documentation, and detailed statistical data.

• May be required to act as a trainer. May be required to attend national, state and local conferences regarding victim assistance.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science and one (1) year related work experience OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in Social or Behavioral Science and three (3) years related work experience. Experience and education may be substituted on a year-for year basis.

• Effective interpersonal skills, to work with individuals in crisis situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Working knowledge of victimology, trauma informed responses, judicial processes, and resources for victims of crimes.

• Must have valid driver license or driving privilege card, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

• successfully pass all appropriate examinations as required by the Salt Lake City Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.

Working Conditions:

• Considerable exposure to stressful situations, as a result of human behavior, in dealing with a variety of different types of individuals and community organizations.

• May be required to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends. In addition, work regularly scheduled shifts providing crisis intervention, handling crisis lines and other services.

• Exposure to potentially hostile environments.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City and department policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Department:

Police

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

20